Also In This Issue
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Provost’s Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion recognizes research that addresses societal inequities and promotes social change.
Research, Scholarship & Artistic Achievement
The Tulane University Research, Scholarship, and Artistic Achievement Awards were presented for the first time in November at a gala at the Higgins Hotel near The World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Living and Learning
When Hurricane Ida arrived 16 years to the day after Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, a narrative quickly emerged that it would be the Katrina of the 2020s. Fortunately, the improvements made to New Orleans’ flood protection system more than a decade and a half ago changed this storyline.
John Clemmer: A Legacy in Art
A teacher of drawing and painting at the School of Architecture, chair of the Newcomb Art Department and producer of modernist art, the late John Clemmer is remembered for his generosity and impact on the New Orleans art scene.
Bounce Back from Hurricane Ida
Tulane evacuated students who had sheltered in place during the storm, including on-campus and off-campus undergraduates and graduate and professional students, to Houston, where a hub was established at the university’s expense to provide students with food and lodging until they were able to get flights home.
Architecture’s Major Renovation
The home of Tulane School of Architecture is preparing for a major renovation.
Talk About Race
Tulane University researcher awarded $3.4 million NIH grant to help families have ‘Color Brave’ discussions against racism.
Reshaping College Sports
The NCAA Constitution Committee is billed as a panel that will reshape college sports, and Tulane University Athletics Director Troy Dannen made no secret of his desire to be part of it.
In-Person Dance Artist
Choreographer Ronit Ziv established her place in the dance world with her first work, “Rose Can’t Wait,” in 1999.
Wish You Were Here
Postcards depicting travel scenes and inscribed with cryptic messages are a dwindling form of communication.
Note to New Inhabitants
Students connect years apart through a slip of paper left in a hole in the wall in Monroe Residence Hall.
Trivia Frazier: Research Scientist & Business Innovator
Trivia Frazier (SSE ’08, M ’12, B ’18), president and CEO of Obatala Sciences, is passionate about her company’s work and is thrilled to be blazing a path for others interested in bioengineering research.
impression: Billy Witz
Billy Witz followed in his father’s footsteps to Tulane 41 years ago and took the road less traveled in becoming an award-winning sports journalist.
Gift Creates Fogelman Hall In New Residential Village
The alumnus whose name is synonymous with Tulane basketball is now providing the lead gift to build the preeminent student residence hall on the uptown campus.
New Presidential Chair Established at School of Medicine
A husband-and-wife team who first met as Tulane undergraduates is donating $5 million to create the university’s ninth Presidential Chair, which will be based at the School of Medicine.
Gift Endows Career Services for Student-athletes
Tulane University has received a $1.4 million gift from the Valerie and Michael McKeever family, $1 million of which will be used to establish the McKeever Family Athletic Career Development Endowed Fund.
